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Which city in France are the McCallisters visiting when they forget their 8-year-old son, Kevin, in "Home Alone"?
Paris
True or False: Eggnog is America's least favorite winter beverage.
False. According to YouGov, it's America's second favorite, right behind hot chocolate.
Which Christmas song is among Americans' most disliked, according to a 2020 YouGov survey?
Santa Baby
How many reindeer does Santa have?
Eight: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen.
What brings Frosty the Snowman to life?
A Hat
The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store.
Macy's
Which country did eggnog come from?
England
What’s the best-selling Christmas single of all time?
“White Christmas” by Bing Crosby has sold over 100 million records around the world, according to the Guinness World Records.
What are the two other most popular names for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle and Saint Nick
What are you supposed to do when you find yourself under the mistletoe?
kiss
In the movie It's A Wonderful Life, what happened every time a bell rang?
An angel got his wings
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
Coca-Cola
Which song tops Billboard's list of the 100 greatest holiday songs of all time?
“All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey
What U.S. state is home to the town of Santa Claus?
Indiana
What is the most popular Christmas cookie in the U.S.?
A YouGov poll found that chocolate chip cookies are the most popular Christmas cookie, followed by sugar, fudge and brownie cookies
What was the real name of the character Tim Allen plays in The Santa Clause?
Scott Calvin
What spice is traditionally sprinkled on top of eggnog?
Nutmeg
According to the song, what did my true love give to me on the eighth day of Christmas?
Eight maids a milking
The tradition of Santa Claus was brought to Americans by immigrants from which country?
The Netherlands (The Dutch referred to Saint Nicholas as “Sinterklaas,” which morphed into “Santa Claus
What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
"Jingle Bells"
What is the name of Rudolph’s girlfriend in the 1964 T.V. movie “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”?
Clarice
What fruit is used to make a traditional Christingle?
Orange
Whose eyes are all aglow in "The Christmas Song?"
Tiny tots
In the United States, when did department stores begin the tradition of a store Santa that children could visit?
The late 1800s (1890, to be precise)
What is the significance of the red and white stripes on a traditional peppermint candy cane?
The red stripes are said to represent the blood and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and the white lines symbolize his purity